"Beef Stew" by Barbara Brenner follows the heartwarming tale of a young boy named Max who struggles to find his place in a chaotic family life. Amidst the noise of everyday challenges, he discovers solace in the kitchen while preparing his favorite dish—beef stew. As he cooks, Max reflects on his relationships with his family, particularly with his mother, and learns the value of love, tradition, and togetherness. Through the act of cooking, Max not only nourishes his body but also bridges gaps within his family, creating a recipe for connection that transcends their struggles. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Step Into Reading, Step Into Reading Step 1, Step Into Reading Step 2 .

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1990 by Turtleback Books .

Barbara Brenner's curiosity about the world ranges far and wide. Her interests are reflected in the wide scope of her quality fiction and nonfiction. Some of her best-selling titles include Wagon Wheels and Voices: Poetry and Art from Around the World, which was an ALA Notable Book for Children and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. One Small Place in a Tree is a companion book to the striking One Small Place by the Sea. Barbara Brenner lives with her husband, artist Fred Brenner, in Hawley, Pennsylvania. Don Bolognese is the illustrator of many popular books of historical fiction, including the I Can Read Books Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express by Eleanor Coerr and Wagon Wheels by Barbara Brenner. He lives in New York City and Vermont.